2010 Cadillac DTS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2010 Cadillac DTS recalls

Most common 2010 Cadillac DTS problems

Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	11
Engine	4
Seats	3
Air Bags	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Seat Belts	1
Wheels	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2025-07-30, Electrical System
I was traveling on Stevenson expressway at 55 mph when the fuel pump relay overheated and melted, which burned up the REC (Rear Electrical Electrical Center /fusebox). When the fuse pump relay overheated it shut fuel down going to the fuel pump, which caused the engine to stall. When the engine stalled the car cut off, causing me to loose power steering. Because I was traveling in the middle lane of a three lane expressway at a high rate of speed, the vehicle started deaccelerating and I couldn’t control the vehicle with no power steering, I couldn’t get over to the shoulder. This nearly caused a wreck putting me in harm, because vehicles around me were accelerating at 55 to 70mph.

2023-07-31, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle shut off. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was pushed to the side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle started and shut off immediately. The contact stated she smelled a burning plastic odor coming from the rear seats. The contact stated that upon lifting the rear middle seat, she noticed that fuses had melte

2023-01-18, Air Bags
The vehicle "service Airbag " warning keeps flashing. Should I keep driving this vehicle, Is my safety and the safety of other drivers at risk? I've reported this to the GMC dealers in my local area, but the want to charge me $125.00 to $169.00 dollars to perform a diagnostic. My concern is for safety of myself and others. Can this problem be fixed at a minimal or no price.

2021-06-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for an oil change and he was informed of an oil pan leak coming from a bolt-on undercarriage causing damage to the engine. The dealer offered to repair the oil leak however, the contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

2018-08-16, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR PARKED, OIL LEAKED FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A QUART OF OIL HAD TO BE ADDED EVERY TEN MILES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE OIL PAN GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,389.

2010 Cadillac DTS questions

Does the 2010 Cadillac DTS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Cadillac DTS: Electrical System:Ignition; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Cadillac DTS?

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (11), Engine (4), Seats (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Cadillac DTS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.